HNWR100
FILES
Dublin Core
Title
HNWR100
Description
A closer view of the Thaxton wreck shows the debris pile. Engineer Pat Donovan's body was so badly mangled he was only identified by his clothing. The entire woodwork of the train was burned due to exploding gas lights in the coaches. Seven cars were destroyed and six employees and eleven passengers lost their lives. Engine No. 43 is handing the wreck car.
Creator
unknown
Source
Images of Rail: Norfolk and Western Railway by Nelson Harris
Date
2 July 1889
Contributor
Nelson Harris; Virginia Museum of Transportation
Rights
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Format
Digital tiff
Type
Still Image
Identifier
HNWR100
Citation
unknown, “HNWR100,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed April 19, 2024, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/HNWR100.